Fabaceae Pediomelum argophyllum (Pursh) J. Grimes

Silverleaf Scurfpea

Meskwaki - Drug, Laxative

Use documented by:
Smith, Huron H., 1928, Ethnobotany of the Meskwaki Indians, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 4:175-326, page 230

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Scientific name: Pediomelum argophyllum (Pursh) J. Grimes
USDA symbol: PEAR6 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Silverleaf Scurfpea
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Meskwaki
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Laxative
Notes: Infusion of root used for chronic constipation.

RECRD: 92788 id: 25692

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